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Photo of two typical hawaiian fish

Picasso and Reef triggerfish

Picasso and Reef triggerfish in hawaiian waters
18/23
  • Scientific name:
    • Picasso triggerfish: Rhinecanthus aculeatus
    • Reef triggerfish: Rhinecanthus rectangulus
  • Hawaïan name:
    • Picasso triggerfish: Humuhumu-Nukunuku-Apua'a
    • Reef triggerfish: Humuhumu-Nukunuku-Apua'a

Reef triggerfish is the emblem of Hawaii and probably the most beautiful and colourful fish of the area. It lives in coastal coral reefs where it feeds on shells and corals that its powerful mouth has no difficulty to break.